After family patriarch Phil Robertsonís racist and homophobic remarks during a GQ interview, Duck Dynastyís viewership has dropped by nearly 50%.

When Duck Dynasty returned for their fourth season last year, their premiere episode was watched 11.77 million people. After Phil Robertsonís racist and homophobic remarks season five debuted to 8.5 million viewers. The second episode of the season dropped to 6.65 million viewers. The third episode stayed nearly even with episode two at 6.7 million viewers. By the fourth episode the show rebounded to 7.49 million viewers, but last nightís fifth episode dropped to new low of 6.51 million viewers.